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Brazil’s crackdown on US Big Tech fuels Trump’s tariff threat

By Henrique Santiago ( July 21, 2025, 17:39 GMT | Comment) -- Punitive tariffs on Brazilian goods proposed by US President Donald Trump stem, in part, from Brazil's tough stance on civil liability for third-party content on social media platforms, and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is showing no signs of backing down. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been watchful of the frequent threats by US President Donald Trump to impose a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods. Lula spoke publicly about the most recent imbroglio, highlighting the role of Big Tech....

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